5th MAIMS National Mock Trial Competition, 2026

About the Organizer

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS) was established in 2003 by the Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The institute offers programmes including:

• BBA

• B.Com (Hons.)

• BA (Hons.) Economics

• BA JMC

• BA LL.B.

• BBA LL.B.

• LL.M. (IPR)

• LL.M. (Corporate Law & ADR)

The institute is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

The Department of Law, established in 2017, offers integrated law programmes and is committed to providing practical legal education through advocacy training, competitions, and experiential learning.

About the Competition

The 5th MAIMS National Mock Trial Competition, 2026 aims to provide law students with practical exposure to courtroom proceedings by strengthening their:

• Trial advocacy

• Courtroom advocacy

• Legal research

• Witness examination

• Litigation strategy

• Professional ethics

• Analytical and communication skills

The competition follows a hybrid format, with:

• Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Finals conducted virtually.

• Semi-Finals and Finals conducted offline at the MAIMS campus.

The competition simulates actual criminal trial proceedings, including:

• Framing of arguments

• Examination-in-chief

• Cross-examination

• Re-examination of witnesses

It is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real courtroom practice.

Theme

"Mental Health, Superstition and Criminal Liability"

Sub-theme:
Blind Faith and Psychological Vulnerability: Where Spiritual Belief Crosses the Line into Criminal Responsibility

The proposition explores:

• Mental health

• Psychological vulnerability

• Superstition

• Criminal responsibility

• Grief-induced influence

• Blind faith and legal liability

Eligibility

The competition is open to bona fide students pursuing:

• 3-Year LL.B.

• 5-Year Integrated LL.B.

Participants must be enrolled in institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Additional eligibility conditions:

• Maximum 2 teams per institution.

• Each team shall comprise 4 members:

  • 2 Speakers

  • 2 Researchers-cum-Witnesses

• Both researchers will act as witnesses during the Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds.

• Only one designated researcher may appear for the Researcher's Test.

• During the Semi-Final and Final Rounds, witnesses will be provided by the Organising Committee.

Mode

Online

• Preliminary Rounds

• Quarter-Final Round

Offline

• Semi-Final Round

• Final Round

• Valedictory Ceremony

Venue

Department of Law
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS)
Sector-22, Rohini
New Delhi – 110086

Registration Procedure

Teams must:

1. Complete the official online registration form.

2. Nominate one primary contact person for all communications.

3. Pay the prescribed registration fee through NEFT/IMPS.

4. Upload the payment proof (UTR/Reference Number) along with the registration form.

5. Upon successful registration, each team will receive a unique Team Code, which must be used for all future correspondence.

Additional Guidelines:

• Teams must not reveal the identity of their institution during the competition through clothing, logos, accessories, books, or badges.

• Any change in team composition must be communicated via mocktrial@maims.ac.in along with a fresh registration form.

• Registration and accommodation fees are non-refundable.

Registration Fee

CategoryFeeEarly Bird Registration (On or before 23 May 2026)₹5,000Regular Registration₹5,600Accommodation (Optional – Qualifying Teams)₹4,000

Payment Details

Account Name: MAIMS Cultural Society (MACS)

Bank: Union Bank of India

Account Number: 604202010000826

IFSC: UBIN0560421

Branch: Sector-22, Rohini, New Delhi

Important Dates

EventDateRegistration Opens & Release of Mock Proposition27 April 2026Early Bird Registration Deadline23 May 2026 (11:59 PM IST)Last Date for Seeking Clarifications18 August 2026 (11:59 PM IST)Last Date for Registration23 August 2026 (11:59 PM IST)Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee23 August 2026 (11:59 PM IST)Publication of Clarifications28 August 2026Memorial Submission Deadline31 August 2026 (11:59 PM IST)Inaugural Ceremony, Draw of Lots & Memorial Exchange10 September 2026Researcher's Test11 September 2026Preliminary Rounds I & II11 September 2026Quarter-Final Round12 September 2026Semi-Final Round25 September 2026Final Round25 September 2026Valedictory Ceremony & Prize Distribution26 September 2026

Team Composition

Each team shall consist of:

• 2 Speakers

• 2 Researchers-cum-Witnesses

Prizes

Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000

Winning Team - ₹50,000 + Certificate of Merit

Runner-Up Team - ₹25,000 + Certificate of Merit

Best Speaker - ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit

Best Researcher - ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit

Best Memorial - ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit

Best Witness - ₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit

MAIMS Exemplary Witness - Certificate of Merit

Additional Benefits

• One-month SCC Online subscription for all participants.

• One-year SCC Online subscription for the winning team.

Contact Information

Faculty Convenor
Ms. Ananya Dutt
Phone: +91 9953889757

Faculty Co-Convenor
Ms. Meenakshi Gupta
Phone: +91 8826221224

Student Convenor
Aviral Gupta
Phone: +91 9453234137

Student Co-Convenors

• Sana Sachdeva – +91 8287777504

• Divya Gupta – +91 8851939372

Email: mocktrial@maims.ac.in

LINKTREE

https://linktr.ee/maimsmocktrial